In this episode of Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive into the world of acoustic metal, exploring how some of the heaviest bands strip away distortion and transform their songs into mellow, emotional experiences. They highlight standout examples like Blind Guardian’s iconic “The Bard’s Song,” Slipknot’s moving “Vermilion Pt. 2,” and Whitechapel’s haunting acoustic version of “Hickory Creek.” Unplugged renditions often reveal a song’s deeper emotional core, proving that a truly powerful composition can shine with just vocals and a guitar. The episode also touches on unexpected acoustic turns from bands like Alestorm, Serenity, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Bullet for My Valentine, showcasing the range and versatility of metal. They also spotlight Lindsay Schoolcraft’s harp-driven acoustic album Worlds Away, which brings new meaning to unplugged metal music. Whether it’s heavy death metal stripped down or power metal writing the next D&D ballad, metal never misses a chance to pull back the distortion and chill out.

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MUSIC USED:

Blind Guardian “The Bard Song”

Slipknot “Vermilion Pt. 2”

Whitechapel “Hickory Creek (Acoustic)”

Lindsay Schoolcraft “Darkness Falls”

Bullet For My Valentine “Tears Don’t Fall (Acoustic Version)”

Fleshgod Apocalypse “The Day We’ll Be Gone (Acoustic)”

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